Question

read these lines from \dulce et decorum est\ by wilfred owen. but someone still was yelling out and stumbling and floundring like a man in fire or lime... dim, through the misty panes and thick green light, as under a green sea, i saw him drowning. which dictionary definition clarifies the meaning of lime in the lines? a. a caustic alkali substance that burns the skin b. a calcium compound used for crop growth c. a citrus fruit d. yellowish - green

Explanation:

In the context of the poem lines, "lime" is used metaphorically to describe a man in fire or lime. A caustic alkali substance that burns the skin is a common dictionary - definition of "lime" which fits the imagery of danger and harm in the poem.

Answer:

A. a caustic alkali substance that burns the skin